Presentation of the 2026 Mercè Festival Program

The Barcelona City Council will announce the festival details on September 16th at the LAB space of the Palau de la Virreina.

Generic image of the Palau de la Virreina facade in Barcelona.
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Generic image of the Palau de la Virreina facade in Barcelona.

The Barcelona City Council will present the program for the 2026 Mercè Festival next Wednesday, September 16th. The event will take place at 11:00 AM in the LAB space of the Palau de la Virreina.

The presentation will feature Xavier Marcé, Councilor for Culture and Creative Industries, and Anna Lleó, Head of the Department of Festivals, Traditions, and Festivals of the ICUB. Program curators will also be in attendance.
Following the press conference, a group photograph will be taken. Media interested in covering the event must confirm their attendance by sending an email to premsaicub@bcn.cat.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Barcelona - Sala de premsa (14/09/2026)